Challenging Deep Seated Beliefs June 17
No, this is not a post ala Tony Robbins. I’m not going to help overcome your fears, but open your eyes a little and help you save some money and the environment. This one has been around for years and is about changing your engine oil every 3,000 miles (5,000km). Many auto manuals state higher mileage before changing the engine oil but many people still do it rather religiously.
This is via greencar website.
It’s been a misconception for years that engine oil should be changed every 3000 miles, even though most auto manufacturers now recommend oil changes at 5,000, 7,000, or even 10,000 mile intervals under normal driving conditions.
Manufacturer of upmarket cars now equip their top models with sensors that tell you when to change oil! But most of use who don’t have the money or choose not to spend their money on top end cars can easily extend the oil change without damaging the engine.
Plus, engine oil today are not what they use to be. Nowadays, engine oil comes with all sorts of additive to clean, to stabilize the oil. Engines that are also manufactured to closer tolerance and with electronic fuel injection, engine oil contamination is reduced thus prolonging the engine oil.
Let’s do some maths. Assuming you normally change oil in the past at 3,000 miles and it cost say $50, and now you do it at 5,000 miles. Over the say 150,000 miles, you’ll save $1,000 not to mention the good you do to the environment. Last but not least, less dirty hands.
